Man oh man, this place has serious potential.
We were a family of six visiting Salt Lake City for a soccer tournament and were looking for a spot with good food, a fun atmosphere, and something that could work for both adults and kids. Blind Rabbit Kitchen definitely checked a few of those boxes, but the overall experience was a bit uneven.
First, the positives. The restaurant itself is beautiful. The space has a great look and feel, and you can tell a lot of thought went into the design and atmosphere. It feels like the kind of place that should be a memorable dinner spot. The service was also spectacular. Everyone we interacted with was friendly, attentive, and genuinely made us feel taken care of. That part of the experience was excellent.
The kids menu was another big win. For a family traveling with kids, that matters a lot, and Blind Rabbit did a great job offering options that felt better than the usual afterthought kids menu. The mac and cheese was absolutely stellar, and they even offered a ribeye on the kids menu for $14, which is honestly unheard of. That alone made the restaurant feel family-friendly without losing its nicer dinner vibe.
Where things started to fall short was with the food and drinks. The margarita flight was flavorful, but limited by Utah state regulations since there was only one shot spread across four mixes. The bigger miss was the old fashioneds. Both were way too sweet and not spirit-forward at all. The table-side old fashioned was disappointing because nothing about it was actually table-side, and the Blind Rabbit old fashioned came in a treasure box but tasted basically the same as the other one. When we asked the server if the drinks were supposed to be spirit-forward, the answer was yes, but that was not our experience.
The food had similar execution issues. The pork chop had the potential to be great, but it was under-seasoned in a pretty noticeable way. Not just slightly light on salt, but under-seasoned enough that it really took away from the dish. The filet was ordered medium rare but came out closer to charred rare, which made it tough to enjoy the way it was intended. The ribs were just okay. Not bad, but not something I would come back specifically for.
The other big issue was the temperature inside. We were all sweating throughout the meal. Regardless of the season, the dining room was just way too warm, and that made it hard to fully enjoy the experience. When you are sitting through dinner with kids and everyone is uncomfortable, it becomes a major part of the meal.
Overall, Blind Rabbit Kitchen has a lot going for it. The restaurant is beautiful, the staff was excellent, and the kids menu was one of the better ones we have seen while traveling. But the food execution, drinks, and dining room comfort need some attention. It feels like this could be a really great spot with a few adjustments, but our visit landed more in the "good potential, missed execution" category. read more